"Sunny" is the name of a song written by
Bobby Hebb.
It is one of the most
covered popular songs, with hundreds of versions released.
BMI rates "Sunny" number 25 in its "Top 100 songs of the century".

Hebb wrote the song after 22 November 1963, the day U.S. President
John F. Kennedy was assassinated and Hebb's older brother Harold was killed
in a knife fight outside a Nashville nightclub. Hebb was devastated by both
events and many critics say that those events inspired the tune. According to
Hebb, he wrote the song as an expression of a preference for a "sunny"
disposition over a "lousy" disposition.[1]
Certainly, events influenced Bobby's songwriting, but his timeless melody,
crossing over into R&B (#3 on
U.S. R&B chart) Country and Pop (#2 on
U.S. Pop chart), together with the optimistic lyrics, came from the artist's
desire to express that one should always "look at the bright side" - a direct
quote from the author. Hebb has said about "Sunny":

"All my intentions were just to think of happier times – basically looking
for a brighter day – because times were at a low tide. After I wrote it, I
thought "Sunny" just might be a different approach to what
Johnny Bragg was talking about in 'Just Walkin' in the Rain'"...

1. From Belinda Fortner Langston ('70) of
VA - 10/19/12, 9:01 AM - "Can you please get this information out to all NNHS
people?":

The establishment of the
DALE
LUCADO ('68) (21 July 1950 - 20 Feb 2012)
“TYPHOON BOY” Spirit Scholarship Fund has been completed. This
scholarship will be given to a deserving young person who is going to
continue their education by attending college. The committee would like
to “challenge” everyone who knew Dale or just want to contribute to this
worthwhile scholarship to do so by mailing their tax deductible donation
to:

Thank you so much, Mark!
These fascinating pictures really should have been included on Monday's
Newsletter, but I initially thought I would run them as a series
beginning later this week until I found this site where we can enjoy all
58 images in the same sitting!

Happy Birthday!

From Anonymous of Newport News, VA -
10/20/12 - "This is a dog":

This is a dog.

This, too,
should have been included in Monday's
Newsletter, but first it landed in my spam folder and I missed
it for a time, and then I thought I could certainly figure out who had
sent it to me. I was wrong..... But thanks so much anyway,
Sweetie!

In reading your NL of
10/22/12 it came to mind that the last of the North EndMooney family--
Jimmy ('57) - has his birthday listed -- as well it should be
-- whenever it comes around (October 4). The reason that thought
crossed my mind was that October 22nd is one of my closest friend's
and Jimmy's brother, Joe (Mooney's) ('65)
birthday; he was exactly 2 weeks younger than I. From memory I can't
give you the exact date of his passing just after his 55th birthday
in 2001 -- 10/?/2001. So, may I request that my friend's BD be added
and his departure date truly noted with the correct date of that
October of '01?

As to young Mr. (Bill) Hobbs, from a
"city/county" unknown (Northern Virginia--does he drift about in
said area?) I must remind you that he is absolutely correct about
NOT being a member of the class of '55 and is indeed a member of the
class of '66. I was a member of the class of '65, one short year
previous to him! I would suggest that anyone concerned with my
advancing years that is only one year behind me not make many
references to my age!! :-) Got that William?

As you know, as does Bill, he
copied me on that email you posted -- but never let a chance for a
little fun pass -- right?? Northern Virginia -- wasn't that a Yankee
army during the "War of Northern Aggression" <1861-1865>?

As I recall,
I was the one who convinced Billy in a phone call way back in 2003
or some such time that he did indeed live in The Great State of
Northern Virginia, a grand and glorious place full of fun and
excitement, but not for the faint of heart!

In all seriousness, I would ask
that you give consideration to my request regarding Joe.

I've been on a cancer journey for 3 years and I can honestly say
that my life has been enriched by the experience. I'd like to share 5
ways I've learned to consciously cope well with cancer. These tips can
apply to any kind of life challenge:

1. Face and feel your feelings fully.
It's only natural that when adversity strikes, we're going to have
feelings come up. I've learned that trying to rise above my feelings
just positions me better for them to bite me in the butt!

I've learned instead to move towards my feelings, to befriend them and
allow them to be here. I talk to my feelings compassionately, as if they
were children. When I was receiving chemo I had to get a blood test once
a week and it was not fun! One day when I was sitting in the waiting
room, I heard a little girl about 5 years old in the next room,
screaming "No, no, no!" They were trying to draw her blood and she
didn't want any part of it!

They kept telling her things like, "It won't hurt much. Just get it over
with." I wanted to tell them, "Acknowledge and respect her fear." When
she finally came out I felt like giving her a big hug. Instead I gave my
own inner child a hug, telling her, "I know this is scary. It's okay to
feel scared. Let yourself feel it. I'm here with you. I love you."
Feelings need to be heard and held and allowed and then they can relax a
bit and naturally move through.

I've heard two acronyms for FEAR: one is Feel Everything And Recover.
The other is F*** Everything And Run! That brings us to the next tip:

2. View the challenge as a growth opportunity.
Ego wants to avoid suffering at any cost. Spirit wants to learn and grow
at any cost. Spirit sees all adversities as opportunities to learn and
grow. Here's what I wrote about this in my book, Oh No, Not Another
'Growth' Opportunity!:

Growth wants to happen one way or another. It could be a cancerous
growth in our body, or personal growth in our life. I'm going for the
personal growth!

3. Follow your bliss.
When I first found out I had uterine cancer I realized that I'd been
stagnating -- I'd done the same work for 27 years and was no longer
inspired by it. It had always been my dream to do inspirational writing.
Cancer shook me awake and compelled me to take a risk and live my dream.

The beauty part of doing what you love is that it can be healing. That's
what happened to a woman named Phoebe Snetsinger. When she was told that
she had terminal cancer, instead of checking into hospice, she decided
to fulfill her dream by traveling the world, spotting birds. Her cancer
went into remission, and twenty years later she held the world record
for spotting the most birds ever!

4. Use the tremendous power of suggestion.
I love this Deepak Chopra quote: "Our cells are constantly eavesdropping
on our thoughts and being changed by them." A perfect example of this is
the amazing, true account of "Mr. Wright", who in the mid 1950's had
terminal cancer with tumors the size of oranges; he was clearly on his
way out. His doctors gave him an experimental drug called Krebiozen and
in ten days his tumors were almost completely gone and he was restored
to good health!

But then he heard a report that the drug was ineffective, and his tumors
grew back! His doctors decided to tell him that the report was wrong,
that the drug did work at a higher dose, but this time they gave him a
placebo. Once again his tumors disappeared! Alas, a few months later the
AMA came out with an official announcement that the drug was useless.
Mr. Wright died shortly afterward. The moral of this story is: we must
choose our thoughts wisely because they can cure us or kill us!
I do a morning practice of affirming how I want my day to go, saying and
feeling it as if it is already so. When I completed my cancer treatment
almost 2 years ago I was in pain and discomfort. Every day I verbally
affirmed: "I am becoming pain free. I am comfortable in my body." In a
very short time the pain went away!

5. Be Here Now.
Whenever I have a twinge of fear about what might happen in the future,
I remind myself, "I'm alright right now and right now is all there is."
Knowing that my time here may be limited has galvanized me into the
present moment. I want to be fully alive while I am alive. My husband
and I look into each other's eyes, really seeing each other, feeling the
eternity of the present moment. When I'm fully in the present, time
actually expands. Being present has given me the gift of time.
I'm hoping that you too may be empowered and enriched by your life
challenges.

About the Author:

Janet Jacobsen is the author of the book, Oh No, Not Another 'Growth'
Opportunity! An Inspirational Cancer Journey With Humor, Heart, and
Healing. If you or someone you know are coping with cancer or other life
challenges, you can read more of Janet's FREE, inspirational and
informative essays, as well as the first 4 chapters of her book, at
http://enlightenink.com/

http://www.mrfood.com/Appetizers/Pickled-Sausage-Rolls-613/ml/1-
Pickled Sausage Rolls - "Mr. Food first
had Pickled Sausage Rolls when he was in the Carolinas on a road trip
from New York to Florida. The only difference in those was that the
dough was made from scratch. Honestly, you won't be able to tell the
difference!"

From Bill Hobbs ('66) of Northern
VA - 09/20/12, 10:40 PM - "Rare Photos! (#16 in a Series of 17)":

You might like these too.

Great old pics….

SOMEONE HAD TO REACH BACK A WAYS TO GET THESE
OLD AND RARE PICTURES -

WOWZERS!
Thanks, Bill!

Charlie Chaplin and Ghandi

From
Wayne
Stokes ('65) of VA - 10/01/12,
11:05 AM - "Priceless Rare Photos (#16 in a Series of 25)":

A lady was walking down the street to work and she saw a parrot on a
perch in front of a pet store.

The parrot said to her, "Hey, lady, you are really ugly."

Well, the lady was
furious! She stormed past the store to her work.

On the way home she saw the same parrot and it said to her, "Hey, lady,
you are really ugly."

She was incredibly
ticked now.

The next day the same parrot again said to her, "Hey, lady, you are
really ugly."

The lady was so ticked that she went into the store and warned she would
sue the store and kill the bird. The store manager replied profusely and
promised he would make sure the parrot didn't say it again.

When the lady walked past the store that day after work the parrot
called to her, "Hey, lady."

She paused and said, "Yes?"

The bird said, "You know."

DATES TO
REMEMBER:

1. Thursday, November 1, 2012 - The NNHS Class of 1955 holds Lunch Bunch
gatherings on the first Thursday of every month at Steve & John's Steak House on
Jefferson Avenue just above Denbigh Boulevard in Newport News at 11:00 AM. The
luncheon is not limited to just the Class of '55; if you have friends in that
year, go visit with them.

2. Wednesday, December 12, 2012 - The NNHS Class of June 1942 meets at noon on
the second Wednesday of every other month for a Dutch treat lunch at the James
River Country Club, 1500 Country Club Road. PLEASE JOIN THEM. Give or take a few
years makes no difference. Good conversation, food and atmosphere. For details,
call Jennings Bryan at 803-7701 for reservations.

Sunny, yesterday my
life was filled with rain.
Sunny, you smiled at me and really eased the pain.
The dark days are gone, and the bright days are here,
My Sunny one shines so sincere.
Sunny one so true, I love you.

Sunny, thank you for the sunshine bouquet.
Sunny, thank you for the love you brought my way.
You gave to me your all and all.
Now I feel ten feet tall.
Sunny one so true, I love you.

Sunny, thank you for the truth you let me see.
Sunny, thank you for the facts from A to C.
My life was torn like a wind-blown sand,
And the rock was formed when you held my hand.
Sunny one so true, I love you.

Sunny, thank you for the smile upon your face.
Sunny, thank you for the gleam that shows its grace.
You're my spark of nature's fire,
You're my sweet complete desire.
Sunny one so true, I love you.